Dodgers hold Teoscar Hernández out of lineup amid recent slump
New York Post • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers did not include Teoscar Hernández in their lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Roberts characterized Hernández's recent at-bats as 'not great,' prompting the decision. This move aims to encourage a turnaround for Hernández, who has struggled at the plate. The Dodgers look to address the performance ahead of their upcoming games.
- •Teoscar Hernández sat out Tuesday's game against the Braves.
- •Manager Dave Roberts cited Hernández's poor recent performance.
- •The move is designed to spark a change in the player's hitting.
- •Hernández's struggles may impact his role moving forward.
- 11:21 PMNew York Post — Dodgers sit veteran slugger in surprise move amid recent slump: ‘Not great’ - New York Post
"The Dodgers kept Teoscar Hernández out of their lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Braves, after manager Dave Roberts described his recent at-bats “not great.”
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